Synthomer M40

Synthomer M40 is a medium molecular weight, solid polyvinyl acetate. It is designed for use in solvent-based coatings, inks, and adhesives or melt extrusion systems. Synthomer M40 can also be used as a low-profile additive in unsaturated polyester composites, typically pultrusion and bulk molding compound processes.

Principal: Synthomer LLC

Functions: Carrier, Resin

Chemical Family: Acetates, Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

Processing Methods: Bulk Molding, Extrusion, Pultrusion, Sheet Molding

End Uses: Fabrics, Flooring Adhesives, Heat Activated Adhesive, Solventborne Adhesive, Solventborne Coating, Solventborne Ink

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyesters

Features: Medium Molecular Weight, Rapid Dissolution

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM08770
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Materials Features
Key Features
  • Rapidly dissolves in most organic solvents including styrene.
  • Can be melt processed.
  • Easily plasticized.
  • Can be combined with other M Grades.
  • Excellent low-profile performance in BMC & pultrusion processes.

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Ink & Toner End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Application Advice

Dissolving:

  • M40 is soluble in many organic solvents such as esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons including styrene and lower alcohols.
  • M40 should be added carefully to the solvent system under sufficient agitation to ensure dispersion of the polymer beads.

Melt:

  • M40 is thermoplastic and will gradually soften and flow with increasing temperature.
  • Heat activated coatings and adhesives can also be easily formulated.

Compatibility:

  • M40 is compatible with other M Grade polymers and can be mixed in any proportion to modify either solution or dry film properties.
  • M40 can be plasticized with many types of plasticizers to modify film properties.

Applications:

  • Solvent-based adhesives including parquet flooring, polyester low-profile additive for pultrusion, BMC B-side carrier in polyester SMC.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000191
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • M40 is a thermoplastic solid. To prevent sticking of the polymer beads, M40 should be stored in dry conditions, below +20°C (+68°F) out of direct sunlight.
  • Pallets should not be stacked. Under these conditions, M40 has a storage life of at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.
  • M40 that have been stored for longer than 24 months should be tested before use.

Other

Appearance
Solid colorless beads
Appearance (SDS)
Solid
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ester like
Other Hazards
This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating and toxic (PBT). This substance is not considered to be very persistent and very bioaccumulating (vPvB). Do not breathe dust.
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life24.0mo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)38.0-42.0°C
Molecular Weight120.0Da
Storage Temperature41.0-67.0°F
Viscosity2100.0-4000.0mPa.sat 23°C, 40% in styrene
Viscosity30.0-50.0mPa.sInternal Method at 20°C, 20% in Ethyl Acetate
Viscosity1800.0-3500.0mPa.sat 25°C, 40% in styrene
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Contentmin. 99.0%Internal Method